What is Joint Suspension in a California Criminal Case?
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
One of the terms people frequently hear tossed around the corridors of a criminal courthouse are clients asking their attorneys if they can get a “joint suspension.” I’ve found that there is a bit of confusion as to what exactly…
read moreWhat Are “Wobblers” in California Criminal Law?
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
Like any other profession, the world of criminal law has its own lingo. Go into any criminal lawyers office, any courtroom and you’ll hear the word “wobbler” thrown around quite a bit. So what is it? In California,…
read moreLessons From Amanda Bynes’ Arrest: Don’t Talk, Squawk, or Tweet
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
“Anything you say can or will be used against you.” How many times have we all heard these words when someone is arrested on a TV show? It’s almost become a cliché. As a criminal defense lawyer in Los Angeles,…
read moreYes, Lawyers Are Allowed To Send You Mail After Your Arrest
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
If you have recently been arrested, you’ve undoubtedly been flooded with mail from attorneys seeking your business. You may find this irritating and embarrassing, and you may also feel like it is an invasion of privacy (especially if you are trying…
read moreThe Myth of the Wet Reckless In Los Angeles DUI Cases
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
Many people accused of a DUI in Los Angeles believe that their lawyer get their DUI charge reduced to something known as a “wet reckless.” For the uninitiated, a “wet reckless” is an alcohol related misdemeanor that is similar,…
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